The Characters of Christmas is a podcast created to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus’ birth. It is the companion to Dan Darling's book "The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus."
The Music of Christmas - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Dan is back and talking about his favorite Christmas music! This week we take at the much-loved carol: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/
11/17/2021 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
The Music of Christmas - Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Dan is back and talking about his favorite Christmas music! Today, he talk about at the beautiful Christmas song, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.’ You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/
11/10/2021 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Introducing: The Characters of Easter!
Where to Find The rest of The Characters of Easter episodes:LifeAudio | Apple Podcasts | SpotifyIn The Characters of Easter, you’ll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection. Enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences. Take a journey back to first-century Palestine and walk in the shoes of legendary people like Simon Peter, Judas, Pilate, John, Mary Magdalene and others.Characters of Easter Resources:To find resources for your church or Bible study, check out: https://danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-easter/Follow Dan:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Episode Image art and podcast cover art design have been adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
2/9/2021 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
The Surprising People in Jesus' Family
This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In our final episode, we look at the surprising people in Jesus' family. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/26/2020 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Simeon and Anna: The Oldest Bucket List
This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. Here's a question for you: what's on your bucket list? For Simeon and Anna, they had a special list: to see the awaited Messiah.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/21/2020 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
Herod: The Monster of Christmas
This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we're talking about the monster of Christmas: King Herod. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/20/2020 • 20 minutes, 4 seconds
The Wise Men: Seeking and Finding
This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we look closer at the Wise Men.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/19/2020 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
Shepherds: The First to Know at Christmas
This is a podcast all about the people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we look at perhaps the most unlikely people in the Christmas story: the shepherds.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/15/2020 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
The Innkeeper: Making Room for Jesus
This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we take a deeper look at the role of the Innkeeper in the story of Christmas. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/14/2020 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds
The Angels: A Panoramic Christmas
This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the ones who had a panoramic view of the unfolding of Christmas: the angels. You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/13/2020 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Mary: The Simple Girl at the Center of Everything
This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the simple girl at the center of the Christmas story: Mary. Let's spend some time meditating on the great faith of this woman.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/12/2020 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Zechariah and Elizabeth: A Christmas Miracle
This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the first miracle in the Christmas story: the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth and their miracle pregnancy.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/6/2020 • 20 minutes, 17 seconds
Joseph: The Unsung Hero of Christmas
This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. In this episode, we examine the unsung hero of Christmas: Joseph.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.
10/5/2020 • 22 minutes, 34 seconds
Jesus: The Main Character of Christmas
This is a podcast all about the unlikely people caught up in the story of Jesus. But before we get to them, we have to talk about the main character of Christmas: Christ himself.You can find more from Dan Darling at his website: https://danieldarling.com/Find his book, The Characters of Christmas, here: https://www.danieldarling.com/books/characters-of-christmas/Podcast cover art design was adapted from the original Moody Publishers book cover. Used with permission.